Perry, of DeKalb County, has been convicted for “felony entering auto,” according to the lawsuit. The moving company “knew or should have known” of the employees’ criminal history, propensity for theft and intention to take property, it says.

In addition, the filing alleges that the company instructed the employees to take Mazahery’s property.

Owner Tom Becker said Best Deal Movers “is not party to anything like that.” The company will continue to cooperate to resolve the issue, he said.

Becker said Vannoy and Perry no longer work with the company, but would not comment further because it’s a legal matter.